How to travel from Ajaccio to Lyon, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Lyon is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Lyon by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€115($115)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Lyon.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Lyon by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Ajaccio and Lyon is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (328 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Ajaccio and Lyon by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Lyon is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Lyon. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ajaccio and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
easyJet, Air Corsica, Volotea and Air France fly between Ajaccio and Lyon. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Ajaccio to Lyon typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 1h 45m | €115($115) | every 30 mins | 542km (337 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | €170($170) | twice daily | 718km (446 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 653km (406 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 25m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, Bus | 16h 45m | €82($82) | 5 times a week | 676km (420 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 5m | €170($170) | once a week | 1,134km (704 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, Train | 13h 50m | €73($73) | 4 times a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 55m | €95($95) | once daily | 651km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Lyon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Transport Régulier Corse du Sud
Euro Corse Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon